I have tried asking around and haven't gotten much help on some of the CRV forums, so I figured I would ask Azine... My girlfriend has a 1997 CRV and I am having problems getting her keyless to work. She originally lost the back to her remote and it sat for probably 6 months until I got a new case for it. Then when I got the new case the remote would not work. I thought it was an issue with the remote, so I tested it at the remote testers at auto stores and it seems to be transmitting a signal. Then I tried reprogramming and couldn't get the car to enter reprogramming mode (no power lock cycle at end and remotes won't work). Still wasn't sure so I bought 2 more brand new OEM remotes and neither of them worked, then found an extra remote and it does not work either. Tried reprogramming with all of them and the car still won't go into reprogramming mode.
I checked and the dome light goes off correctly with the doors, so the car is not thinking a door is open. All of the locks seem to function correctly using the interior switches. The only possible thing I can think that could cause some issues, the drivers side window was motor and regulator were replaced recently and the drivers side door interior shell was off for a while. I know some of the locking parts are in there. Any ideas what could be wrong?


FYI here are reprogramming instructions:
• The system accepts up to three transmitters. The transmitter codes are stored in a stacking-type memory. If a fourth transmitter code is programmed, the code for the first transmitter is erased.
• Entering the programming mode cancels all learned transmitter codes, so none of the previously programmed transmitters will work. You must
reprogram all of the transmitters once you are in the programming mode.
• You must complete each step within 4 seconds of the previous step to keep the system from exiting the programming mode. Program the transmitters within 10 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on one of the transmitters. (An unprogrammed transmitter can be used for this step.)
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 two more times using the same transmitter used in step 2.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
6. Press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on the same transmitter. Make sure the power door locks cycle to confirm that the system is in programming mode.
7. Within 10 seconds, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on each transmitter. Make sure the power door locks cycle after you press each transmitter button to confirm that the system accepted the transmitter’s code.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) to exit the programming mode.
Ordering a Transmitter Transmitters can be ordered only by authorized Honda dealers. Order them from American Honda using normal parts ordering procedures.